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Diaz and Foden start for U19s

Simon Davies is able to call upon the services of Brahim Diaz and Phil Foden for this afternoon’s UEFA Youth League tie against Inter Milan.

The duo, both of whom were amongst the substitutes for the FA Cup defeat at Wigan on Monday night, start in midfield in the last-16 of the U19 competition.

Lukas Nmecha, who has also been training with the first team squad in recent weeks, returns to captain the side.

Davies has made seven changes to the team that started the final group stage game against Shakhtar Donetsk in December, with Ed Francis, Matt Smith and Rabbi Matondo the only players to retain their place.

Daniel Grimshaw starts in goal and is protected by a back three of Eric Garcia, Joel Latibeaudiere and Francis.